Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District

401 W 4th St
Phoenix, OR 97535-5710
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,215 students in Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
2,215 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#154 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
31%
32%
44%
21%
30%
89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
39%
26%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
51%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,638 is higher than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,839 is higher than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,638
$18,349
Spending / Student
$25,839
$19,399

Best Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armadillo Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 W 1st St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3287
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Talent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 W Wagner Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1531
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
745 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-1526
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Phoenix-talent Rising Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Laloma Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 779-1766
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Talent Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Christian Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,215 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District is ranked #152 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
51% of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District?
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,839 is higher than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 89% (Top 10% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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